Margot at War: Love and Betrayal in Downing Street, 1912-1916

Margot Asquith's Prime Minister Husband's Residence: A Glittering Social and Intellectual Salon Experience the intrigue of 10 Downing Street like never before! This captivating book takes you inside the glamorous residence of Margot Asquith, the most daring and unconventional prime minister's wife in British history.

With her wit, style, and habit of speaking her mind, Margot transformed Number 10 into a sparkling social and intellectual salon, where gossip and state secrets flowed freely over bridge games and love letters were penned in the cabinet room. But beware: this is no ordinary historical account.

Anne de Courcy's vivid recreation of Margot's tumultuous final years at Number 10 reveals a household beset by emotional and political turmoil, as the prime minister fell desperately in love with his daughter's best friend, Venetia Stanley; his private secretary shared the same affliction; and Margot's relationship with her husband was strained by her stepdaughter's jealous adoration of her father. As the world teetered on the brink of war in 1912, the intrigue at Number 10 reached new heights.

With state secrets exchanged over bridge games and love letters written in the cabinet room, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the private lives of Britain's most powerful leaders.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey into the heart of Downing Street!